Water/Wastewater Engineering Client Manager
About The Position
Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding opportunity for a Water/Wastewater Engineering Client Manager in our Houston or Katy, Texas office. This position oversees the work of others and assigns work to a team of employees within the Water/Wastewater Department. This includes management of both small projects and largeplex projects involving special skills and multi-disciplinary teams. Develops strong relationships with clients and performs the role of client manager. Makes decisions and rmendations that are recognized as authoritative and impactpany's performance and activity. Supervises and coordinates the activities within the department in support of corporate policies, goals, and objectives. Represents thepany in the industry and sets an example for staff.
Requirements
- An ABET accredited B.S. degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or applicable alternate engineering degree.
- Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas or can acquire registration through reciprocity.
- 5 or more years of related experience in client management, project management, or design.
- Experience with municipal utility district and/or experience with other local municipalities.
- Working knowledge of TCEQ, City of Houston, and County regulations.
- Working knowledge of water and wastewater systems.
- Broad knowledge of principles of engineering.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other managers, clients, and the general public.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
- Ability to travel throughout assigned office service areas (own transportation).
- Excellent technical writing skills.
- Strong verbal,puter, andanizational skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
Responsibilities
- Attend utility district meetings, sometimes outside of business hours.
- Prepare and/or monitor project scopes, budgets, schedules to ensure an economical timely delivery of projects.
- Coordinate with departments to ensure projects are in line with client expectations.
- Manage certain projects to deliver projects within scope, budget, and schedule.
- Represent thepany in client and agency meetings to resolve questions and to plan and coordinate work.
- Review draft agreements. Provide input and approval for scope and fee.
- Make decisions independently and take responsibility for project management and project engineering solutions.
- Communicate and coordinate efforts and ideas with peers and management team.
- Prepare engineering project proposals and statement of qualifications in coordination with the business development and marketing departments.
- Provide knowledge transfer and training opportunities for staff.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements, including a four-and-a-half-day work week, the option for varied schedules, and the option to work from home
- Generous paid time off including vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays
- Four weeks of paid parental leave
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Additional insurance coverage options for accidents and cancer
- Employee Assistance Program and dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support
- Financial wellness resources such as financial planning, life and disability insurance, and tax-advantaged savings plans
- Industry-leading 401(k) plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Program, fostering d success and long-term financial security
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
